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Brian Cronin takes a look at interesting pieces of pop culture history from the worlds of TV, film, music and more.

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Please, Movie People, Stop Referring to Movies as ‘Hard R’ The cast of the movie, Deadpool

Please, Movie People, Stop Referring to Movies as ‘Hard R’

Brian explains why he would highly recommend movie people to stop using the term of art "Hard R" to describe R-rated movies
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When Did One Day at a Time Jump the Shark? The cast of the original One Day at a Time

When Did One Day at a Time Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) the original One Day at a Time jumped the shark.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is Not a Cynical Movie Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is Not a Cynical Movie

Brian explains why Star Wars: The Last Jedi is anything but a cynical movie
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What’s Your Favorite Film About Patriotism in the United States? Mr. Smith tries to rally the day in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

What’s Your Favorite Film About Patriotism in the United States?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm asking you what is your all-time favorite film about patriotism in the United States
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A Few Interesting Callbacks in The Other Two Series Finale The cast of The Other Two celebrate the series finale

A Few Interesting Callbacks in The Other Two Series Finale

The series finale of The Other Two had some interesting callbacks to earlier in the series
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When Did Magnum, p.i. Jump the Shark? Tom Selleck poses on the Magnum PI Ferrari

When Did Magnum, p.i. Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) the original Magnum, p.i. jumped the shark.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Vampire’ Is Far Beyond ‘Who is the Song About?’ Olivia Rodrigo in the music video for "Vampire"

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Vampire’ Is Far Beyond ‘Who is the Song About?’

Brian explains why it really doesn't matter who, exactly, Olivia Rodrigo's new song, "Vampire," is about
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Don’t Show Supposedly Good Performance Art on Your Show Unless It’s Actually Good Che Diaz on Sex and the City...And Just like That Season 2

Don’t Show Supposedly Good Performance Art on Your Show Unless It’s Actually Good

Brian explains why you shouldn't have your characters be amazing comedians and/or musicians unless you're really good at writing comedy/music
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A David Corenswet Acting Scene That Screams ‘Superman’ David Corenswet from Hollywood

A David Corenswet Acting Scene That Screams ‘Superman’

In the latest spotlight on memorable scenes in TV shows and films, Brian looks at an unusual David Corenswet scene that really shows how well he would do as Clark Kent/Superman
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When Did Diff’rent Strokes Jump the Shark? Diff'rent Strokes cast

When Did Diff’rent Strokes Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) Diff'rent Strokes jumped the shark.
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